UK private limited company (in 3 to 6 working hours)*

Your new UK limited company will usually be registered with Companies House in 3 to 6 working hours and digital copies of the paperwork will be sent to you. Please note the timescale is subject to Companies House workload on any given day and it could also take as much as 48 hours. If you have an urgent requirement, we recommend you choose guaranteed same day formation service during the checkout process.

Inclusive of companies’ house and all other government fees

Companies House filing fee included

Companies House fee of £10.00 for the incorporation of your company is included in all our packages.

Free business bank account (if eligible)

Free business bank account (with cashback offers)

We will fast track your FREE business bank account opening process with Barclays (12 months free) or Lloyds (18 months free) bank as soon as your company has been approved by Companies House.

Your local Barclays or Lloyds representative will contact you to arrange a meeting prior to opening your account. Typically, you are offered a meeting date within 7 to 14 days, and your bank account is usually opened in 1 to 2 days after the meeting.

Please Note:

The approval of your business bank account is subject to the bank’s terms and conditions.

You must be a UK resident to open a bank account under this scheme.

Super-fast online service (no signatures or paper work)

Super-fast online service (no signatures or paper work)

As soon as your company is incorporated (registered) we will email you the digital PDF copies of:

Certificate of incorporation

Share Certificates

Memorandum and articles of Association.

Digital copy of company register with first entries

Digital copy of certificate of incorporation

Digital copy of certificate of incorporation

We will send you a digital copy of Certificate of Incorporation Once your company is approved by Companies House. This crucial document is the equivalent of birth certificate of a person, and as such is required by banks for processing a loan and by other financial providers.

Digital copy of share certifcates

Digital copy of share certifcates

We will send you a digital copy of your share certificate. These legal documents certify the ownership of shares within a limited company.

Digital copy of memorandum & articles of association

Digital copy of memorandum & articles of association

We will send you a digital copy of your memorandum & articles once your company is incorporated. Memorandum & articles is one of the essential document required to incorporate a company and the document is required by insurance or other finance providers, including when applying a loan or leasing equipments.

Digital copy of company register with first entries

Digital copy of company register with first entries

We will send you a digital copy of your company’s Statutory registers with the first entries at the date of incorporation. The following documents are included in our companies register:

Register of applications and allotments

Register of members and share ledger

Register of transfers

Register of mortgages and charges

Register of debentures

Register of sealings or executions

Register of directors

Register of PSC’s

Share certificate(s)

Digital copy of minutes of meeting

Digital copy of minutes of meeting

We will send you a digital copy of your company’s initial board meeting, where the first resolutions for your company were passed.

Web authentication code

Web authentication code

Your web authentication code will be available for you in our online company manager portal as soon as your company is registered at Companies House.

Companies House will also send the authentication code to the registered office address of all registered companies, normally within 14 days of incorporation.

Free business startup and marketing guides

Free business startup and marketing guides

You get a free business start-up guide written by our accounting and marketing experts. Our guide helps you with understanding the legal obligations plus how you can efficiently run your new business. The topics that are covered in our guide include:

Free online company manager account (web portal)

Send you remainders about important filing dates to avoid unwanted penalties

Form new companies effortlessly

Secure access to print/download all your company documents

Access to billing history, invoices and to renew services

Free customer support for the life of your company

Free customer support for the life of your company

We at Mint Formations offer you free customer support for life. Our company formation experts are just a phone call or live chat away. We are glad to help you with any queries during and after your company is registered.

Free £75 Google Adwords voucher

Free £75 Google Adwords voucher

You can kick-start your business with this exclusive offer from Google. Get £75 AdWords voucher for free, after you spend your £25 with AdWords. This £75 credit will be applied to your AdWords account after you spend the initial £25.

This offer is subject to available and Google’s terms and conditions. We also offer 30-minute free consultation with Google AdWords and marketing expert.

Printed copies of official documents

Printed copies of official documents

As soon as your company is incorporated (registered) we will print and post you the official copies of certificate of incorporation and share certificates.

Free business phone number (conditions apply)

Free business phone number (conditions apply)

Help your business launch with a professional number and no need to give out your private home or mobile details. This free business phone number is offered by one of our affiliate partners, Cleartone Communications Limited. Please note there are certain conditions applicable to get the free business phone number, and there may be additional call forwarding charges. You can forward calls from this number to your landline or mobile number and when the phone rings, you will get an alert that it’s a business call. You can answer, reject or take a message.

Free digital marketing consultation

Free digital marketing consultation

You get 30-Minutes free consultation with an expert in Digital Marketing over the Phone, Skype or live chat from anywhere. You get the following & more:

Get tips on how to get the initial exposure and possible business listings

Get help to setup your marketing campaigns

Get suggestions to improve your lead conversion ratio

Get tips on social media marketing

Free .co.uk domain name

Free .co.uk domain name

Get a free (.co.uk) domain name for 12 months supplied by one of the world’s leading domain name companies. This offer is applicable when you buy webhosting plan for just £3.53/month. Get 1GB space, 25GB data transfer and 25 email accounts in the webhosting plan. You can get your business online and email accounts in your own business name with this fantastic offer.

Registered office (London, HA4)

Registered office (London, HA4)

All UK companies require a registered office address for HMRC and Companies House to send official letters. Your company’s registered office address is available to view by the public for free.

To avoid your home address being shown to general public, you can buy our registered office address service.Our prestigious The College House, London address will appear on public record as the official registered address of your company.

We will receive your company’s official statutory mails at our office. Statutory mail for the purposes of this service is mail received from HMRC or Companies House. We will open, scan and forward all official mail to the email address given during the application. This service is renewable on a yearly basis for a small fee of £35.00+vat.

Director service address (London, HA4)

Director service address (London, HA4)

This service allows the directors, shareholders and PSC’s to protect the privacy of their home from the general public. Our prestigious London address will appear on public record as the official address of a company officer. You can avoid unsolicited letters, visitors and associated security risks. You and your family are also safeguarded from potential identity theft.

We will receive all company officer’s official statutory mails at our office. Statutory mail for the purposes of this service is mail received from HMRC or Companies House. We will open, scan and forward all official mail to the email address given during the application. This service is annually renewable for £24.00+vat.

Corporate hijack protection

Corporate hijack protection

Prevent your company from being a victim of identity theft. Receive an alert, every time a change to your company is made at Companies House.

Identity theft of a company is a growing problem in the UK and costs businesses millions of pounds every year. Fraudsters and criminals amend official registration details of the company at Companies house and use unscrupulous methods to get loans, use for scams or attack your bank account.

When you use this service, you will get an instant alert when a change is recorded at Companies House. You can quickly investigate the reason and prevent any attempts at hijacking your company details.

Pre-submission review

Pre-submission review

Our experts will manually review your application for any errors and correct them before submitting it to Companies House. It is a time consuming and expensive process to make any changes after you incorporate your new company.

VAT registration for your new company (if required)

VAT registration for your new company (if required)

If you need or want to have your company registered for VAT, we will take care of the formalities and process the application on your behalf.

Why do companies register for VAT?

Companies register for VAT if they expect their turnover to exceed £85,000 in the next 12 months. It is a legal requirement to register for VAT, unless your business is exempt. Even if your company turnover is expected to be less than £85,000 you can still register voluntarily.

How do we register for your VAT?

As soon as we incorporate your company, we will email you a questionnaire. This questionnaire will request additional information for VAT registration with HMRC. Once we receive the requested information, we will file it with HMRC on your behalf. VAT approval process usually takes between 8 and 21 days.

As soon as your VAT registration is approved, we will send the details to you by email. You will receive your VAT registration certificate by post from HMRC.

PAYE registration service (if required)

PAYE registration service (if required)

We can register your company for PAYE (pay as you earn) with HMRC. This enables the director to take a salary or pay the employees.

As soon as your company is registered, we will contact you via email to get some additional information to complete your PAYE registration application with HMRC.

This process normally takes around 3 to 4 weeks, and all your PAYE information will be sent to you by post directly from HMRC. You can still process your salary payments within this period and complete your PAYE return after you receive the PAYE registration from HMRC.

Dedicated personal manager support

Dedicated personal manager support

Confused with the terms PSC’s, share-holders, SIC codes, share capital, registered address…? Worried about the mandatory formalities after registration? Don’t worry. We offer a dedicated personal manager to help you all the way. You will get a dedicated personal manager who will hand hold & guide you through every step of your new company registration and thereafter. Take the stress out of your company registration.

Virtual business address (mail forwarding service) - London, HA4

Virtual business address (mail forwarding service) - London, HA4

You can now use our Prestigious London address as your virtual address or business correspondence address. We will receive all your non-statutory business-related mails/letters/parcels. We will then forward the mails to your postal address for an additional charge of 50p+postage per item.

You can avoid unsolicited letters, visitors and associated security risks. You and your family are also safeguarded from potential identity theft. As a FREE service, we will automatically eliminate mail that we deem to be junk mail and destroy it.

Printed certificate of incorporation & share certifcates

As soon as your company is incorporated (registered) we will print and post you the official copies of certificate of incorporation and share certificates.

Introduction and help with setting up UK bank account (for overseas residents)

Introduction and help with setting up UK bank account

We have negotiated special arrangements with a few banking partners to open your business bank account. Depending upon your country of residence, requirements, and your budget, we will advise the right banking option for you. Additional charges applicable.

Frequently asked questions

What if I make a mistake?

No worries. Any mistake could be fixed after the company formation and in most cases, it doesn’t cost you at all to make corrections. Our support team will also be there to help you make changes after the company formation.

To reduce the risk of mistakes, you could purchase our “Pre-submission review” service at just £5.99 during your order. When you buy this pre-submission review option, our experts will manually review your application for any errors and correct them before submitting it to Companies House. This is highly recommended and most of our customers choose this, it helps prevent your submission from being rejected due to mistakes and as a result speeds up the process.

How does the process of company registration work?

We can help register your UK company quick and easy,from wherever you are, using our online company registration system. You need not sign any paperwork or be physically present. The registration process is entirely online, and you can also get help from our live chat support agents anytime during the registration.

I have some doubts. Can I speak to one of your staff?

Yes, you can speak to our staff on the telephone 020 7112 8684 or chat with us online.

How do I place an order?

Choose a company name

Select a package

Choose add-ons and complete payment

Enter company registration details and submit

How long will it take to complete the whole process?

It could take anywhere from 3 hours to 48 hours. The speed of processing entirely depends on the Companies House queue on any given day. If you are lucky it can be the same day and if you get caught on a busy queue, it could even take upto 48 hours.

If you need your company formed urgently then we recommend that you select the same day service. This express service guarantees same day formation, provided the application is correctly submitted before 2PM on a business day.

What address should I use to register my new company?

All companies are legally required to have a registered address in the UK. It must be a physical address in the UK and not a post-box. This is the address where all the official communication will be sent. Your company address will be publicly available for anyone to view.You can use our prestigious London address as your registered office address.

Is it possible to register a limited company without revealing my home address?

Companies House requires all directors to supply 2 different addresses: a residential (home) address, which is kept secret, and a business (service) address, which will be available for public records on Companies House website and visible to anyone.If you don’t want to reveal your home address on public records, you can buy one of our company formation packages, other than starter.

Do I need to register my company for VAT?

Not unless your company’s annual turnover exceeds (or expected to exceed) the VAT threshold of £85,000. Otherwise, you need not register your company for VAT. However, for some businesses it may be beneficial to register for VAT even if your annual turnover is lesser.

What are the benefits of registering for VAT?

VAT registered company increases trust among suppliers/customers and enhance its credibility

VAT registration gives an impression of a well-established company. This is particularly useful for new businesses

VAT registered companies can reclaim VAT on purchases

VAT registered companies can also charge VAT on products or services

We can help register your business for VAT. VAT registration will normally be completed in around 10-14 days.

Do I need to sign any paper work for company registration?

No. Our company formation service is 100% online and there is no need to supply any documentation, or signatures. Just follow our simple step by step process to get your company registered.

Do I need a solicitor or accountant to register a company?

No, you do not need a solicitor or accountant. You can do it yourself. You can register your limited company (or LLP or LBG) using our simple and secure online registration system. Our price starts from just £9.99 and you can save as much as £300-£400 of the solicitor/accountant fees.

When will I be able to start trading?

As soon as your company is registered, we will send you an email notification with all formal documents. You are ready to start trading once you get our confirmation email.

What cashback offers do I get?

We offer cashback if you choose to open a bank account with Barclays or Lloyds through us. If you choose this option during checkout, you will be contacted by a bank representative to setup a meeting to help you open your business bank account. Once your account is opened, you can claim your cash back offer by logging back into our company manager account.

What documents will I get on email, after my company registration?

Once your new company is registered by Companies House you will receive an email containing:

Your certificate of incorporation

Memorandum &articles of association

Share certificate for each shareholder

Company register with first entries

Do you refer for business bank account and merchant account?

Yes, we can refer you to Barclays or Lloyds for a fast-tracked business bank account. We can also refer you to WorldPay payment gateway for your merchant account.

Can you help me step by step, while I do the registration online?

Yes, we can hand hold you and help you step by step during the registration process. Just contact our live chat support and we will be happy to guide you through.

How long will it take to open the business bank account?

We will fast track your free business bank account opening process with your chosen bank as soon as your company has been approved by Companies House.

Your local bank representative will contact you to arrange a meeting prior to opening your account. Typically, you are offered a meeting date within 7 to 14 days, and your bank account is usually opened in 1 to 2 days after the meeting.

I have a bad credit history. Can I still get a business bank account?

For customers with bad credit history or those who are refused by high street banks, we can still help with a business bank account through some of our affiliations.

Can I register a dormant company?

There is no special provision to register a dormant company at Companies House. However, you can make your new company dormant by simply notifying HMRC. You can inform HMRC that you have not started trading and you have no plans of trading in the immediate future and would like it to be classified as dormant. You can do this only after you receive your unique tax reference (UTR number). UTR number will be sent to the registered office address normally in about 3-4 weeks after new company registration.

When will I get my authentication code?

You get your authentication code as soon as your company is approved by Companies House. Your authentication code will be available on our online company manager portal and you can check it as soon as your company is formed.

What are your annual renewal charges?

The registration fee is just one-time, and you don’t have to pay anything the next year. However, our address services are priced annually, and you can choose to renew it. Our package price covers your entire first year. Here is our pricelist for annual renewal for some of our services

Registered office service: £35 + vat (for 12 months)

Directors address service: £24 + vat (for 12 months per officer)

Business address service: £99 + vat (for 12 months)

How Mint is different from other UK formation agencies?

There are many company formations agencies in the UK. Almost all of them offer similar services, prices, packages and timescale to register your new UK company. How are we different from other formation agencies?

Most company formation agencies operate like a faceless corporate company. At Mint, we work like a friendly, family owned business across the road. We offer friendly service with a personal touch. We take care of registering your company as if we are starting up our own company for the very first time.

We ourselves have started businesses from scratch and we thoroughly understand the anxiety that every business owner goes through before starting a new company. That is why our live chat and phone personnel offer a friendly and caring support all the way through completion. We take absolute delight in answering every one of your question, no matter how small or trivial it is. Most importantly, no question is a stupid question and we are happy to answer each one of them with a smile.

We will either guide you through to do it yourself or we can do it on your behalf. While most other agencies require you to struggle through with the terms, rules, legislation and associated jargon, we keep it very simple and easy for you to complete your application in a breeze.

Our friendly and personal touch in making your entrepreneurial journey easy is how we are different from other agencies. Give us a try and you’ll instantly notice the difference.

How does our price compare against other companies?

Our prices are fair, competitive and like for like it’s certainly the best in the industry. The company registration packages that we have carefully put together for you, gives fantastic value for your money.

We not only offer the best prices, but we have also negotiated great deal with other companies who offer products and services at greatly reduced price, exclusively for Mint customers.

We continually try and improve the offers to our customers, but one thing that we never do is to deliberately entice you with a low price and shock you with extras at the later stage.

How does your free business phone number work?

You get a free business phone number for your office that you can use to forward calls to any mobile or landline. When the phone rings you get an alert that it’s a business call. You can answer, reject or take a message. No office, contract or extra handsets needed! Includes call recording and online portal. This service is offered by our affiliate partners exclusively for Mint customers.

Never miss a business call even on the go, stay connected with your customers and offer a new level of sales and support assistance.

Can you help setup my business email account?

Yes, we help with setting up your business email account in your own business name. As a business owner, it’s not recommended to use a generic Yahoo or Gmail account. You can buy this option during check out and is also available as a part of our complete or all-inclusive packages.

What are the points to remember while registering a UK limited company?

The company name should end with ‘Limited’ or ‘LTD’

A minimum of 1 director & 1 shareholder should be appointed (one person can be both)

The directors and shareholders shall be any nationality and reside anywhere in the world

The new company’s registered office address should be in the UK (all our packages except starter include registered office address)

Name and address of all appointments (director's or shareholders) should be submitted

The minimum share capital for a UK limited Company is £0.01 and there is no maximum limit